Charity Island Michigan Lighthouse Ruins 1993
This picture of Charity Island Michigan Ruins was taken in 1993, about the time Standish real estate broker Robert Wiltse and a group of investors bought the island for development.
Lighthouses
Michigan lighthouses dot locations along 3,200 miles of shoreline and support one of the nation’s most active waterways. Michigan claims more lighthouses than any other state in the country.
At one time there were as many as 247 lighthouses in Michigan, but now less than 100 are in operational condition. A State of Michigan map listed 124 remaining lighthouses.
Here are our best and most popular Michigan Lighthouse articles.
Fort Gratiot Lighthouse – Guarding Southern Lake Huron Since 1829
Fort Gratiot light was built in April 1829. It was situated north of an older tower light that has collapsed into the St. Clair river after a violent storm. The tower was constructed of brick to the height of 65 feet. In 1862 the height was increased to 82 feet to match the focal point of a new 4th order Fresnel lens.
Lighthouses of Michigan’s Upper Thumb
There are 124 Michigan lighthouses across the state. They are unique, functional and draw many visitors to explore their grounds or climb the towers. Of the four lighthouses in the Upper Thumb, only one is accessible directly from the land. All the others need a boat to access. Port Austin Reef Lighthouse The light was first … Read more
Port Austin Lighthouse In The Winter
An amazing video of the transformation from winter to summer in the Upper Thumb of Michigan.